17 CFR 230.100 : Definitions of terms used in the rules and regulations.

(a) As used in the prescribed in this part by the Securities and Exchange pursuant to the of 1933, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) The term Commission means the Securities and Exchange .

(2) The term Act means the of 1933.

(3) The term rules and regulations refers to all adopted by the pursuant to the , including the forms and accompanying instructions thereto.

(4) The term registrant means the of securities for which a registration statement is filed.

(5) The term agent for service means the person authorized in the registration statement to receive notices and communications from the .

(6) The term electronic filer means a person or an entity that submits filings electronically pursuant to Rules 101, 901, 902 or 903 of Regulation S-T (§§ 232.101, 232.901, 232.902 or 232.903 of this chapter, respectively).

(7) The term electronic filing means a document under the federal securities laws that is transmitted or delivered to the in .

(b) Unless otherwise specifically provided, the terms used in this part shall have the meanings defined in the .

(c) A rule in the general which defines a term without express reference to the or to the or to a portion thereof defines such term for all purposes as used both in the and in the , unless the context otherwise requires.